China Studies

Situation Report on ‘Operation 1027’ and China’s Investment Projects

Since the launch of ‘Operation 1027,’ the Three Brotherhood Alliance (3BHA) has captured territories in northern Shan State where several of China’s projects are located. According to ISP-Myanmar’s data up until December 27, the 3BHA now exercise full control over six project locations as well as partial control over further seven project locations.

Misfortune for Kokang’s Bai Family

As the Three Brotherhood Alliance’s (3BHA) ‘Operation 1027’ gains momentum, China has begun to intervene. China has facilitated dialogue between the conflict parties by hosting two meetings in Kunming between the 3BHA and the State Administration Council (SAC), however no satisfactory resolutions have yet been reached.

issue:18, 14 Nov 2023

ISP's OnPoint

Operation 1027:China’s Economic Entanglement With Anticipated and Unforeseen Risks

ISP-Myanmar is presenting a series of three OnPoint analyses that will shed light on ‘Operation 1027’, the military offensive launched by the three Brotherhood Alliance (3BHA) and their allies on October 27, 2023. This ISP OnPoint No. 18 analysis, the second in the series, emphasizes the economic significance embedded within the offensive and China’s response to the conflict.

Beijing Launches Serious Cross-border Arrests in Myanmar

This explainer focuses on developments in the Myanmar-China relationship over the past few months. Dissatisfied with the State Administration Council’s (SAC) efforts on crackdown of cross-border crimes, Beijing has undertaken its own initiatives towards arresting suspects in the Kokang and Wa areas.

SAC’s Election Plan and China Pays Special Attention

This discussion focuses on the development of China-Myanmar relations based on ISP’s timeline collections which follow trends on particular subjects. Recently, the State Administration Council (SAC) extended its rule by six months while also outlining high priority on holding ‘free and fair democratic multiparty elections’ in its future programs.

China and The SAC: More Security and Diplomatic Collaboration

This ISP Explainer No. 4 centers on recent developments in China-Myanmar relations based on ISP-Myanmar’s timelines of notable events. One major event of concern is that of a convoy of Chinese officials who were shot while traveling along the Sadon-Kanpiketi Highway at a time when State Administration Council (SAC) forces had renewed their offensive against the Kachin Independence Army (KIA).

Energy Sector: 70% of Total Inflow and Key in Foreign Investment

Myanmar has attracted more than USD 5.4 billion in foreign investment within over two years since the coup. Of these, 70 percent (approximately USD 4 billion) is directed to the energy sector. The extent of foreign investment in the energy sector includes USD 2.5 billion - part of China's Mee Lin Gyaing LNG Power project, which was approved in May 2021.